This content is restricted to site members. France also supports India's entry in the Indian Ocean Commission (lOC) as an Observer, and encourages its growing involvement in European Union projects for the Indian Ocean, the statement said.

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The visiting leader asserted that the sea lanes can not be places for hegemonic power play, in a clear reference to China.

Speaking to media after being accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Macron said he has three purposes for this visit.

Both President Macron and Prime Minister Modi expressed their deep satisfaction with the swift implementation and operationalization of the bilateral White Shipping Agreement signed in January 2017.

India and France also reaffirmed the crucial role of the rules-based multilateral trading system and the importance of enhancing free, fair, and open trade for achieving sustainable growth and development. A "Joint Strategic Vision of India-France Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region" was also agreed upon by both countries in order to maintain the safety of global sea lanes for unimpeded commerce and communications in accordance with the worldwide law, for countering maritime terrorism and piracy, for building maritime domain awareness, for capacity building and for greater coordination in regional/international fora in the region.

Later, Modi tweeted, "Held important talks with President @EmmanuelMacron". France congratulates India on its leadership at lORA and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).

The 40-year-old president, who is travelling with a delegation of French companies that includes EDF (EDF.PA), Dassault Aviation (AVMD.PA), Schneider Electric (SCHN.PA) and Suez (SEVI.PA), will also inaugurate a solar plant built by Engie (ENGIE.PA) in Uttar Pradesh. "Tomorrow, we are co-hosting the International Solar Alliance and the presence of the French President at the founding conference will take our climate partnership to newer heights", President Kovind added.

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He said African countries and their people are best qualified to say whether China-Africa cooperation is good or not. Donald Trump's interaction with Africa since he was sworn in as America's president has been cold and limited.

The French president's visit comes just a week after the much-talked-about trip of Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau to India. Modi had last visited France in June past year.

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Now efforts are aimed at narrowing the scope of the tariffs, focusing them more closely on "bad actors" such as China. Janesville Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan has made it clear that he is not in support of the President's move.

Mr Kenyatta and Mr Odinga met publicly at a funeral service where they shook hands earlier this year, but they did not have talks. A High Court has since overruled the government's move and ordered that Miguna be allowed back into the country.

Emelia Robertshaw, 11, Jodie Brackett, 11, and Zhara Gathenya, 10, told the duchess about their experiences at the school. The charity helps to support emotional health and wellbeing for pupils, and support workshops for parents and teachers.

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